Naaigal Jaakirathai Movie Review
நாய்கள் ஜாக்கிரதை
21 Nov 2014
What we know
A police officer, dealing with the trauma of a past tragedy, finds solace and purpose when he teams up with a trained military dog. Together, they embark on a mission to rescue his kidnapped wife, unraveling a dangerous criminal plot along the way.
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Cast and crew
SibirajKarthik Chinnamalai
ArundhatiRenuka
ManobalaPichumani
RJ BalajiAnbu Das
MayilsamyDog Owner
ArjaiArunachalamWhere to watch in India
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Naaigal Jaakirathai movie review: what critics say (7)
What critics say Critics are divided: 1 of 7 rated critics gave it 3.5 or more, 1 gave it 2 or less. Praised: the script.
An interesting premise and a definite welcome addition to the diverse nature of films that has been hitting the screens recently. A little more tightening of the screws and the bark would have been more loud and clear.
Read the full reviewNaaigal Jaakirathai is a film where the idea sounds good but falls short in execution.
Read the full reviewIf you are a dog lover, you would have already booked your tickets. So why miss it?
Read the full reviewWhatever its faults, director Shakti Soundar Rajan's Naaigal Jaakirathai is a decent fun-filled entertainer.
Read the full reviewIn some ways, Naaigal Jaakirathai feels like a new-age Rama Narayanan film — a pet helping the hero to overcome the villains is a trope that the director has used many times — but Shakti Soundar Rajan dials down on the camp and…
Read the full reviewGiving so much importance to a dog over the hero, logical screenplay, duration of the film and a engaging climax are the positives of Naaigal Jaakirathai.
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Questions
Is Naaigal Jaakirathai worth watching?
Critics rate it mixed: 2.9 out of 5, with 5 of 7 critics recommending it.
When did Naaigal Jaakirathai release?
21 Nov 2014.
Who is in the cast of Naaigal Jaakirathai?
Sibiraj, Arundhati, Manobala, RJ Balaji, Mayilsamy, Arjai, Venkat Sundar, Vee Jenish.
Who directs Naaigal Jaakirathai?
Shakti Soundar Rajan.
What do critics say about Naaigal Jaakirathai?
7 critic reviews are on this page, with a Critic Score of 2.9 out of 5. Each one shows the critic, a short excerpt and a link to the full review.